- Client-centered
- Skill-focused
- Family concerns
About Tara
Tara Fischer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, mood struggles, and trauma-related issues. Her approach is straightforward and practical for busy caregivers who need clear steps and support.
Tara draws on client-centered work, which means sessions focus on each person’s own goals and strengths. She also uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and clearer ways of thinking. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client rather than a rigid protocol.
Approaches that translate to online family work
Tara uses client-centered methods that put the person's concerns and goals first. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients identify what matters most to them, which can make sessions feel practical and personally relevant.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress, and it gives concrete strategies people can practice between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. DBT tools can be useful for overwhelming emotions and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and try techniques that match their needs and goals. That means checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made rather than relying on a fixed plan.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy family schedules. It can reduce travel time and help people keep regular check-ins during school, work, or caregiving routines. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate the ability to meet with a licensed professional from their own daily routine and carry tools learned in sessions into real life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tara help with?
Tara works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and ADHD. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and related concerns.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on each person’s goals. She blends practical tools from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods to build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with people who have ADHD, autism, mood disorders, and trauma histories.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the scheduler to see whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with Tara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.